and always changing with the deliberate changes of popular opinion and
sentiment, is the only true sovereign of a free people, and whoever
rejects it does of necessity fly to anarchy or despotism."


QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT

1. Upon what does the fate of a democracy depend?

2. Contrast the strength of our present government with the strength
of the government established by the Articles of Confederation.

3. What is the check and balance system? Explain clearly.

4. Show how the check and balance system renders American government
stable.

5. Why is stability not a feature of some of the Latin-American
republics which have adapted our check and balance system?

6. What can be said as to the rights of the individual under American
constitutional government?

7. To what extent is American government subject to popular control?

8. How does American government provide for a solid foundation for the
economical administration of government?

9. What charge did the earlier European critics bring against American
government? Has history substantiated or disproved this charge?